Vector Power City VEC029AC - Manual (Page 14)

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6.3 LAMP REPLACEMENT
The only lamp is in the Lantern Assembly. For any maintenance of the lamp, you will need a
small Phillips screwdriver and a soft clean cloth. Replacement bulbs are available from Vector
Technical Support Department; call (954) 584-4446 for replacements. Warning Fluorescent
bulbs are fragile, be careful while handling.
NOTE : DO NOT use any metal tools to remove or replace bulb. See Figure 10.
FIGURE 11
1. Make sure the Lantern is turned off.
2. Remove the Lantern Assembly from the main unit.
3. Remove the Phillips type screw (turn counter-clockwise).
4. Lift the lens upward and off and set it aside.
5. Using a clean cloth, rotate the top of the bulb away from the reflector.
6. Pull the burned out bulb upwards and towards the front of the Lantern Assembly.
This will remove it.
7. Replace with a new fluorescent 9 watt bulb.
8. Snap the lens into place (bottom tab first) and replace the two screws.
9. Carefully turn the screw clockwise to tighten. DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN screw.
10. Dispose of burned out bulb in a responsible manner. Follow local ordinances for disposal.
7. RECHARGING POWER CITY’S BATTERY
Lead-acid batteries require maintenance to maintain a full charge and to ensure good battery
life. All lead-acid batteries suffer from self-discharge over time and more rapidly when they are
at higher temperatures. Therefore, these types of batteries need periodic charging to replace
energy lost through self-discharge. When Power City is not in use Vector recommends that the
batteries be recharged at least every 60 days.
All batteries must be recharged as soon as possible after each use. If a battery is allowed to
remain in a discharged state, battery life will be reduced.
NOTE:
Recharging battery after each use will prolong battery life; frequent heavy discharges
between recharges will reduce battery life. Overcharging will reduce battery life.
The battery can be recharged using several different methods. The time required to fully
recharge these batteries depends on the charge status of the battery after the use of DC
appliances, Inverter and Compressor.
NOTE:
Pressing the battery status push-button turns on the battery status display on the
main unit
Check the battery charge level by pressing the Charge Status Button. The LED Charge Status
display will indicate the level of charge of the battery.
LANTERN
LENS
LENS
RETAINING
SCREW
FLUORESCENT
LAMP
SPRING CLIP
BOTTOM
LENS TAB